programme notes
Looking to deepen your concert experience? In search of historical context or musical background?
For each concert, Brussels Philharmonic offers programme notes, available in English, Dutch and French.
explore
become part of our creation process, our metier and our dream.
Woven through every Brussels Philharmonic concert at Flagey is a vibrant thread called EXPLORE—a constellation of engaging initiatives that invite you to discover, go deeper, be amazed, share, and connect.
This is how we turn every concert at our home base Flagey into an unforgettable experience: through encounters, open rehearsals, introductions, talks, post-concert reflections, chamber music, podcasts, educational materials, workshops, walks, digital projects and so much more, the Brussels Philharmonic reaches out to you in many different ways.
Symfomania! 7+
With the Symfomania! workshops, the Brussels Philharmonic offers a unique concert formula for families. Before the start of the concert, the children get to know the music that they will listen to in the concert hall in a fun and imaginitive workshop.
Would you rather dive into the music within the comfort of your own home? Download one of our Symfomania! DIY-kits and let your little ones experience music like never before.
Close Encounters
With Close Encounters, you get an exclusive look behind the scenes: experience a rehearsal from a truly unique spot—the stage stalls at Studio 4.
mission: timpani
Gert François, timpanist with Brussels Philharmonic, spent years collaborating with composer Wim Henderickx on the concept for a timpani concerto. After Wim’s sudden passing, this extraordinary work was brought to life posthumously.
Follow Gert François, Diederik Glorieux, and the team behind this concerto in our new video and podcast series.
mission: bass
Brussels Philharmonic bassist, Thomas Fiorini realizes his dream: a bass guitar concerto. Together with visionary composer Robert Groslot, Thomas helps to pave the way for the bass guitar in contemporary classical music.
Watch the documentary about the creation process from score to album recording and world premiere on 22 April at Flagey, Brussels.
MISSION: HARP
Eline Groslot, solo harpist of Brussels Philharmonic, is an advocate of her instrument and it's repertoire. When American composer Geoffrey Gordon read her blog, he decided to compose a brand new harp concerto for Eline...
Follow Eline Groslot and composer Geoffrey Gordon in our brand new documentary series.
LAB series
With the LAB SERIES, the Brussels Philharmonic brings together musical experimentation, interaction, and total experience. Expect bold and eclectic concert nights with unique programmes, pre- and post-concert talks, interactive installations, and immersive listening sessions.
